[ izumi's brows knit together in thought. even if he'd picked up sandalphon recently, there's no excuse for not letting him know sooner. the way his cat is trembling in his arms makes izumi's heart clench a little, and he rubs at his back soothingly. ]

I'm not going anywhere. Shh.

[ he plants a kiss on sandalphon's forehead. it... should be apparent that izumi may have some feelings for this poor stray and that it might be mutual, but it doesn't mean that he should take his pet for granted. izumi misses him terribly as well, after all. ]

...I've missed you too. [ he whispers into his ear. ] Coffee may not make up for it, but I really was thinking of you while I was shopping for them.

[ and like, the entire time that he was away too, but sappiness really isn't like him. they're going to get through this little by little. ]